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Sorensen to Host Town Hall with Local Mayors
July 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen reads from a book to children in a classroom.
June 21, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $8 million for Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity (PCCEO) to administer early childhood education to families in Central Illinois. 

Issues:Education
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Congressman Eric Sorensen reads from a book to children in a classroom.
June 21, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen is announcing nearly $8.6 million for the City of Rockford to administer early childhood education to families in Northern Illinois. 

Issues:Education
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Congressman Eric Sorensen reads from a book to children in a classroom.
June 21, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $12 million in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Western Illinois. 

Issues:Education
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Sorensen Bill to Foster Interagency Collaboration at NASA Advances Out of Committee
June 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee

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Aerial photograph depicts Peoria International Airport
June 14, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the below statement following the death of a young airline passenger after an emergency landing at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.

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Sorensen Announces Available Funding to Strengthen STEM Workforce
June 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) introduced H.R. 8674, the Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act.

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Congressman Speech
June 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) in a new effort to block Members of Congress from receiving a pay raise in upcoming government funding legislation. 

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Stethoscope
June 4, 2024

ROCK FALLS, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to announce $1,045,348 for Whiteside County to administer public health services to communities in Western Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Requests Millions to Support Local Projects
June 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit Illinois families as Congress works to fund the government.